New York Knicks and NBA would benefit from expanded playoff format

Robby Sabo, ESNY Graphic via Getty ImagesIncreasing the appeal of the regular season and decreasing the role of tanking is a priority for the NBA. An expanded playoff format could be the answer the NBA is looking for and it would have worked for the New York Knicks this season.

At this point in the season, it is in the best interest of some teams to lose games. The New York Knicks have reached this inevitable and unenviable point in the season. They are well out of frame in the playoff picture and they currently sit in ninth place in terms of lottery position. They are definitely looking to develop the youth and the players and coaching staff are always playing to win, but everyone knows it…